Keto Buffalo Popcorn Chicken -

5 from 2 votes

Keto Buffalo Popcorn Chicken

Keto buffalo popcorn chicken is my new favorite low carb meal and high-protein snack! Skip the drive-thru and make these homemade spicy breaded chicken bites in an air fryer or in the oven in 20 minutes or less!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Air Fryer, Keto, Whole30 Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 126kcal

Author: Valerie Skinner

Ingredients

1 lb Chicken Breast large diced
¾ cups Pork Rinds plain, crushed into a powder
2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1 tsp Baking Powder
2 tbsp Dry Buffalo Seasoning
1 Egg
½ tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together crushed pork rinds, nutritional yeast, Buffalo Seasoning, baking powder and garlic powder.
In a separate bowl, crack an egg and whisk until fully beaten.
Pat one pound chicken breast dry with a paper towel and cut into bite sized pieces.
Toss chicken breast pieces into egg mixture until fully coated.
In small batches toss egg coated chicken pieces in breading mixture until each piece is covered.
Add breaded buffalo seasoned popcorn chicken pieces in a single layer to a lightly greased sheet pan or sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes tossing half way through carefully with tongs.
Remove from air fryer with tongs and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Air Fryer Keto Buffalo Popcorn Chicken

It’s been a few years since air fryers hit the market. I think it’s safe to say they’re here to stay. Most things an oven can do, an air fryer can do better. In this case, making buffalo popcorn chicken in the air fryer makes a lovely golden brown crust and a tender, juicy and flavorful inside. It’s also quicker!

To make air fryer buffalo popcorn chicken, follow the oven instructions until it’s time to bake them and then:

Add breaded buffalo seasoned popcorn chicken pieces in a single layer to the bottom of your air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may have to work in batches to achieve a consistent crispy texture on each piece.
Air fry at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping each piece half way through.
Remove each piece with tongs and serve (if working in batches, cover cooked pieces to keep warm and repeat the process until all of the chicken is finished).

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